How far is Centerton, AR from Paragould, AR?

The driving distance from Centerton, AR to Paragould, AR is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.6 mi
05h 21m
Flight
212.18 mi
341.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.18 mi
Kilometers
341.47 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.6 mi
Kilometers
437.1 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paragould
Sat, May 30, 4:04 AM CDT
Return by in Centerton
Sat, May 30, 9:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerton
2026-05-29T22:42
Arrive Paragould
Sat, May 30, 4:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gassville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Centerton
135.8 mi
02h 40m
To Paragould
135.8 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
78°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Centerton and Paragould.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centerton and Paragould.

  1. 1

    Start on West Spring Street

    28 m · 6 sec · West Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    150 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Centerton Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Centerton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest 14th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 14th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast 14th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 14th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1203 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue

    1733 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Thompson Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    47 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    645 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    49.9 mi · 57 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    10.1 mi · 12 min · T & C Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    31.7 mi · 45 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Portia Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Portia Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Main Street

    26.8 mi · 33 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 26 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 11 sec · West Hunt Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · West Hunt Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Winchester

    971 ft · 43 sec · Winchester

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winchester

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerton and Paragould.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 38%
West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 22%
T & C Boulevard
41.8 mi · 15%
West Main Street
26.8 mi · 10%
Southeast 14th Street
9.23 mi · 3%
Portia Road
3.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Robinson Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue

58.8 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
212.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gassville
02h 40m from Centerton
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centerton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paragould.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Centerton to Paragould?

The road trip is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km) and usually takes 05h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gassville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Centerton and 135.8 miles from Paragould.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Centerton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Paragould.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerton and Paragould. Straight-line distance: 212.18 mi (341.47 km).

Centerton

#1 Centerton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population17,736
Coordinates36.3598000, -94.2852100
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Paragould

#2 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: West Spring Street (-94.28521, 36.35982)
End: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.28 L · about $36.28
Round trip
$72.56
19.16 gal · 72.56 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.28 $72.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.80 $81.60
Premium $4.63 $44.31 $88.62
Diesel $5.42 $51.88 $103.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerton and Paragould. The current time is 22:42:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.